Legal Name
Chinazaekpere Abigail Chukwu
About
Chinazaekpere Abigail Chukwu is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, screenwriter, director, and content strategist. She began her career in tech after graduating as a computer science genius; she went from writing code to writing content for Nollywood. With over a decade in the industry, she has built a career in television, short films, and digital platforms across Nollywood.
She spent years establishing herself as a writer, including working as an in-house or resident writer for prominent media entities such as 2o9ine Films, M-Net, Africa Magic, Samora Media, and Sabi Writers before focusing on filmmaking.
She put out her first feature-length film ‘Her Mother’s Daughter’ in 2026, with it set to make its world premiere at Film Africa 2026 in London. Chinaza is also an AMAA nominee and won the prestigious ‘Best Director’ award at the EbonyLife creative academy for her short film ‘A Psalm for Abigail.’
She directed the 18-episode TV series ‘The Yard’ (2025) and the notable short film ‘Tì ẹ Ńbọ̀,’ which screened at AFRIFF in 2023.
